Email dated May 5, 2020 from T. Moody, 13-15 Helmcken Road, Re: Proposed Eagles Nest Development
Tracey Moody argues that the project density significantly exceeds what is supported by the current official community plan and zoning.
From: Tracey Moody Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:52 AM To: Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca Subject: Invictus Development concerns from Hidden Oaks Resident
Dear View Royal Mayor and Council,
I hope you are staying well in these times.
I am writing to express my concerns about the proposed redevelopment adjacent to Hidden Oaks at the corner of Burnside Road West and Helmcken Road.
If I am not mistaken the current official community plan as it stands, and it's maximum floor space ratio provision in accordance to the prevailing and current zoning, would support 140-150 units maximum. The proposed redevelopment application for the corner of Burnside Road West and Helmcken Road is approximately 100 units more.
Unless View Royal is prepared to amend the current official community plan to suit this developer's needs without neighborhood and community's input, I am at a loss to understand why this application continues to be brought forward without amendment to bring it in line with the community plan. I understand the residents of Saanich similarly had a redevelopment proposal inconsistent with their community plan which was accepted by council and later criticized by the courts.
This proposed redevelopment being the initial corridor into View Royal and presently flanked by farmlands, this number seems far too dense. Besides being an eye sore, the lack of light as a byproduct, is also a concern for Hidden Oaks residents. Contributing to the already heavy traffic in the area, the height of some of the proposed buildings being one of the biggest factors. This many suites would leave very little room for green space.
I personally spoke to many neighbors while canvassing the neighborhood and did not hear one person in support of a redevelopment that included more than 3 stories and density as high as currently proposed by Invictus. Increased traffic was also of great concern.
Thank you for your time and attention to this letter,
Yours truly,
Tracey Moody #13-15 Helmcken Rd Victoria, BC